Welcome to the Wonderful World of Science through the Earth Science Course for eighth grade. This course is widely described as a journey through Planet Earth and beyond our atmospheric boundaries. Students will study basic principles of Earth Science and will continue to use science tools, expand and build on their knowledge base, and work on their ability to comprehend science reading and to write clearly and coherently in the context of science.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Friday, March 25, 2011
March 28- April 1
Dear Students:
This week we continue to work in Chapter 19: Earth, Moon and the Sun. We will continue to work in our Chapter Projects in class, as well as completing our learning process through lectures, videos and class discussions. We will also be solving concept Maps, Key concepts and the rest of the Work Pack.
This week I would like you to focus on how to use your time. Time is the most valuable resource a student has. It is also one of the most wasted of resources. The schedule you develop should guide you in how to allocate the available time in the most productive manner. Sticking to your schedule can be tough. It is only up to you to have the discipline to follow the schedule you prepared. A good deal of your success in high school depends on this simple truth. I would really like you to succeed in the future, so let’s make the best out of the time we have.
Second of all I would like you to implement these skills:
Organizing skills are skills necessary to arrange information so it can be understood or presented more effectively. Organizing skills include (1) comparing (identifying similarities and differences), (2) classifying -- or categorizing (grouping items into categories based on similar attributes),(3) ordering (sequencing in some logical manner), and representing (changing the form of information to show how critical elements are related. These changes could be visual, verbal, or symbolic).
Grades Published in Power School
Chapter 17 Content Test
Chapter 17 Key Terms Test
Chapter 17 Project
Important dates to keep in mind
March 23 Key Concepts Chapter 19
March 30 Key Terms Test Chapter 19
March 30 Content Test Chapter 19
This week we continue to work in Chapter 19: Earth, Moon and the Sun. We will continue to work in our Chapter Projects in class, as well as completing our learning process through lectures, videos and class discussions. We will also be solving concept Maps, Key concepts and the rest of the Work Pack.
This week I would like you to focus on how to use your time. Time is the most valuable resource a student has. It is also one of the most wasted of resources. The schedule you develop should guide you in how to allocate the available time in the most productive manner. Sticking to your schedule can be tough. It is only up to you to have the discipline to follow the schedule you prepared. A good deal of your success in high school depends on this simple truth. I would really like you to succeed in the future, so let’s make the best out of the time we have.
Second of all I would like you to implement these skills:
Organizing skills are skills necessary to arrange information so it can be understood or presented more effectively. Organizing skills include (1) comparing (identifying similarities and differences), (2) classifying -- or categorizing (grouping items into categories based on similar attributes),(3) ordering (sequencing in some logical manner), and representing (changing the form of information to show how critical elements are related. These changes could be visual, verbal, or symbolic).
Grades Published in Power School
Chapter 17 Content Test
Chapter 17 Key Terms Test
Chapter 17 Project
Important dates to keep in mind
March 23 Key Concepts Chapter 19
March 30 Key Terms Test Chapter 19
March 30 Content Test Chapter 19
Monday, March 21, 2011
Earth Hour
EARTH HOUR is near! On Saturday March 26th from 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM everybody around the world will be voluntarily turning off the lights and unplugging electronic devices to SAVE THE EARTH. We invite you to do the same.
Friday, March 18, 2011
March 21-25
Dear Students;
This week we will begin a whole new UNIT: Astronomy. The chapter we will begin covering is Chapter 19: Earth, Moon and the Sun.
This is your last quarter in Middle School and a good opportunity to review certain aspects of maturity and your organizational skills. Success in life many times depends on how these skills are applied to our current situation. Look into your flaws and make your strengths become your pillars for improvement. By now your work habits, time management and organizational skills should handle the middle school workload easily in preparation for your High school demands.
These skills may not make you more popular, but they can sure help you get better grades, reduce stress and improve your self-confidence. So, get going! You still have one quarter to practice these skills and hopefully Master them by the end of this school year!
Important dates to keep in mind
March 23 Key Concepts Chapter 19
March 25 Parent Teacher Conference
March 30 Key Terms Test Chapter 19
March 30 Content Test Chapter 19
This week we will begin a whole new UNIT: Astronomy. The chapter we will begin covering is Chapter 19: Earth, Moon and the Sun.
This is your last quarter in Middle School and a good opportunity to review certain aspects of maturity and your organizational skills. Success in life many times depends on how these skills are applied to our current situation. Look into your flaws and make your strengths become your pillars for improvement. By now your work habits, time management and organizational skills should handle the middle school workload easily in preparation for your High school demands.
These skills may not make you more popular, but they can sure help you get better grades, reduce stress and improve your self-confidence. So, get going! You still have one quarter to practice these skills and hopefully Master them by the end of this school year!
Important dates to keep in mind
March 23 Key Concepts Chapter 19
March 25 Parent Teacher Conference
March 30 Key Terms Test Chapter 19
March 30 Content Test Chapter 19
Monday, March 14, 2011
Family Day Shirt
FAMILY DAY # 3 is SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd, 2011
Family Day T-Shirt Order Form
Please return this form with Lps. 150.00 per t-shirt ordered by Friday, March 18th and circle the size of shirt you want. The numbers are children’s sizes; the letters are adult sizes. Sizes are similar to those as in last year’s Family Day.
Size(s) Amount Size Amount Size Amount Size Amount
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4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
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4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
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4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
FAMILY NAME: __________________________________
Please deliver t-shirts to: _____________________________________________
Grade and Section ________
*Pre- School and Elementary: Return to homeroom teacher. *Middle and High School: Return to grade level advisors. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN. T-Shirt will be white with colored logo
ALL FUNDS COLLECTED WILL GO TO THE AMERICAN SCHOOL. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS CONTACT: devo@amschool.org
FAMILY DAY #3 Sábado 2 de Abril, 2011
Orden de Compra Camiseta Family Day
Favor regresar esta orden impresa con Lps. 150.00 por camiseta antes de el próximo Viernes 18 de Marzo, circulando el tamaño que usted desea. Los números son tallas de niños; las letras tallas de adultos. Las tallas de las camisas son iguales a las del Family Day pasado.
Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad
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4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad
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4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
FAMILIA: __________________________________
Favor entregar camiseta(s) a: _____________________________________________
Grado y Sección: ________
*Pre School and Elementary: regresar formato al maestro de aula. *Middle y High School: Regresar al maestro asesor de grado. No se aceptaran órdenes tarde. * La camiseta es blanca, con el logo a color.
TODOS LOS FONDOS RECOLECTADOS SON PARA LA ESCUELA AMERICANA. PARA MAYOR INFORMACION O CONSULTAS ESCRIBIR A: devo@amschool.org
Family Day T-Shirt Order Form
Please return this form with Lps. 150.00 per t-shirt ordered by Friday, March 18th and circle the size of shirt you want. The numbers are children’s sizes; the letters are adult sizes. Sizes are similar to those as in last year’s Family Day.
Size(s) Amount Size Amount Size Amount Size Amount
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
Size(s) Amount Size Amount Size Amount Size Amount
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
Size(s) Amount Size Amount Size Amount Size Amount
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
FAMILY NAME: __________________________________
Please deliver t-shirts to: _____________________________________________
Grade and Section ________
*Pre- School and Elementary: Return to homeroom teacher. *Middle and High School: Return to grade level advisors. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN. T-Shirt will be white with colored logo
ALL FUNDS COLLECTED WILL GO TO THE AMERICAN SCHOOL. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS CONTACT: devo@amschool.org
FAMILY DAY #3 Sábado 2 de Abril, 2011
Orden de Compra Camiseta Family Day
Favor regresar esta orden impresa con Lps. 150.00 por camiseta antes de el próximo Viernes 18 de Marzo, circulando el tamaño que usted desea. Los números son tallas de niños; las letras tallas de adultos. Las tallas de las camisas son iguales a las del Family Day pasado.
Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad Tamaño Cantidad
2 _____
4 _____ 10 _____ 16 ____ L ______
6 _____ 12 _____ S ____ XL ______
8 _____ 14 _____ M ____ XXL ______
FAMILIA: __________________________________
Favor entregar camiseta(s) a: _____________________________________________
Grado y Sección: ________
*Pre School and Elementary: regresar formato al maestro de aula. *Middle y High School: Regresar al maestro asesor de grado. No se aceptaran órdenes tarde. * La camiseta es blanca, con el logo a color.
TODOS LOS FONDOS RECOLECTADOS SON PARA LA ESCUELA AMERICANA. PARA MAYOR INFORMACION O CONSULTAS ESCRIBIR A: devo@amschool.org
Thursday, March 10, 2011
March 14-18
Dear Students:
This week we begin the 4th quarter. We will begin this quarter with chapter 17: Weather Patterns. This Chapter is a continuation of our previous Chapter: Weather Factors. We will be covering important topics such as:
Identifying the main types of fronts
Explaining the type of weather that is associated with cyclones and anticyclones
Listing the main kinds of storms and how they form.
What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?
How do weather forecasters predict the weather?
What can we learn from the information on weather?
The project for this Chapter has already been assigned. Every group is working in a different project in order to learn from a variety of important topics.
Important dates to keep in mind
March 16 Key Concepts Chapter 17
March 16 Key Terms Test Chapter 17
March 16 Content Test Chapter 17
This week we begin the 4th quarter. We will begin this quarter with chapter 17: Weather Patterns. This Chapter is a continuation of our previous Chapter: Weather Factors. We will be covering important topics such as:
Identifying the main types of fronts
Explaining the type of weather that is associated with cyclones and anticyclones
Listing the main kinds of storms and how they form.
What measures can you take to ensure safety in a storm?
How do weather forecasters predict the weather?
What can we learn from the information on weather?
The project for this Chapter has already been assigned. Every group is working in a different project in order to learn from a variety of important topics.
Important dates to keep in mind
March 16 Key Concepts Chapter 17
March 16 Key Terms Test Chapter 17
March 16 Content Test Chapter 17
Monday, March 7, 2011
Friday, March 4, 2011
March 7-10
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 17 key Terms March 9
Chapter 17 Work Pack March 16
Chapter 17 Key Concepts March 16
Chapter 17 Content Test March 16
Dear Students:
This quarter ends March 11. As the marking period is coming to an end, I would like you to reflect on everything you have accomplished in my class and what you feel you need improvement in. It is a good time to look back at your progress.
Take a few minutes to look at your first quarter mistakes and strength’s and compare that to the work you are doing today. Identify areas of improvement and areas you need to work on throughout the rest of the year. Then use the questions below to guide your thoughts and record them on the lines provided.
• What areas did you focus on this quarter?
• Did you show improvement in these areas?
• What can you do to continue to improve your science skills?
• What is your strength n science class?
• How can you use your science strength to help you in other areas?
Chapter 17 key Terms March 9
Chapter 17 Work Pack March 16
Chapter 17 Key Concepts March 16
Chapter 17 Content Test March 16
Dear Students:
This quarter ends March 11. As the marking period is coming to an end, I would like you to reflect on everything you have accomplished in my class and what you feel you need improvement in. It is a good time to look back at your progress.
Take a few minutes to look at your first quarter mistakes and strength’s and compare that to the work you are doing today. Identify areas of improvement and areas you need to work on throughout the rest of the year. Then use the questions below to guide your thoughts and record them on the lines provided.
• What areas did you focus on this quarter?
• Did you show improvement in these areas?
• What can you do to continue to improve your science skills?
• What is your strength n science class?
• How can you use your science strength to help you in other areas?
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